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Red Wings Eye Janmark to Boost Roster Depth

10/23/2025

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The Detroit Red Wings are in talks to acquire Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark.
After a rough opener, Detroit has won five straight and seeks more depth.
Mattias Janmark was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2013 and has never played for them, with a $1.45 million cap hit.
The deal may not involve a top-nine forward, as the team performs well and could bolster the bottom-six.

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Story summary

The Detroit Red Wings are in talks to acquire Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark.
After a rough opener, Detroit has won five straight and seeks more depth.
Mattias Janmark was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2013 and has never played for them, with a $1.45 million cap hit.
The deal may not involve a top-nine forward, as the team performs well and could bolster the bottom-six.